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B1 GOV

2004 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,216 mi
Last recorded157,216 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 GOV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 157,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 155,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 153,354 miles

rear plate dirty

Pass 1 Apr 2022 149,042 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 146,360 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 143,553 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 141,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 138,793 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 138,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 134,234 miles

a little blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 29 Feb 2016 129,582 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 119,578 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 119,578 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 113,207 miles

screen cracked outside sweep of wiper

Pass 27 Feb 2012 104,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 104,747 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 96,794 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 92,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2010 92,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 86,455 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,911 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 69,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,759 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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B1 GOV is a 2004 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 100,731 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B1 GOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B1 GOV registered?

B1 GOV is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is B1 GOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 GOV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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